From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Proposal to replace steel tubular conduits with flexible metallic tubing for chassis wiring.
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| Date | 26th April 1932 | |
| WST X6082 R.{Sir Henry Royce} from E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} c. Ag. Fcr. Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} Dr. E.2/HP.26.4.32. Chassis Wiring. We do not favour any scheme of wiring which does not provide adequate protection for the insulation of the conductors, and we do not propose any alteration to the conduits on the dashboard. The steel tubular conduits in the frame however we would suggest might be replaced by flexible metallic tubing such as we use for conveying the wiring from the distribution board to the switchbox but of smaller diameter. This would enable the works to complete the wiring of the dashboards in the electrical department, and bring them across to the frames with the necessary chassis wiring all attached. It would also facilitate the changeover from one dashboard to another rendered necessary by the requirements of special coachwork. This tubing can be bent round very small radii without damage and is ventilated. It would require suitable fittings for finishing off the ends bell-mouthed or beaded to avoid damage to the conductors. We are getting some samples of suitable tubing and should be glad to know if you would approve of us trying out this scheme. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||